You can send them to: [email protected] . The vet thought he was allergic to the med and recommed ed to stop using it.Oct. 2015. I'm not saying that is what is wrong with your squirrel, but if everything else has failed, I would give it a try. He thinks he is the man of the house. I really hope this calms him down . Metabolic Bone Disease is a condition that is triggered by chronic low blood calcium. The drops are much safer for baby squirrels. If a single squirrel ate two of them, it probably wouldn't kill it, but it would probably be lethargic and nauseated for a couple days. They will often dine on road kill and, in captivity, will resort to cannibalism. It is the time of year to shed winter fur but complete baldness is not normal. When i do it to him he freezes in place, but doesn't seem to upset him. Asked my vet and he had no suggestions, so I took to the internet and found you! Hi Melwin, I sent her an herb that boosts the Immune System, but it was too late for the squirrel with the tail problem, but when one of her other Palm Squirrels developed the same condition, ( which started with a spot,) the herb completely cured it. Lately I've noticed less squirrels and a few of them don't look healthy. I`ve been reading about squirrel pox and the pictures look like what Cupid has. If it doesn't get infected, it forms a crusty serum scab. Whats up?? The color of their fur is usually a pale orange-brown but some varieties also have black fur. You can most often find Sherman's Fox Squirrels in areas that have longleaf pines and sandhill habitats. Bill, We have a young squirrel who comes daily for nuts and fruits. P.S.I also have a wild rabbit living under my deck & a dog who has to potty in the garden. Hi Kim! I've noticed a lot of them have those patchy hair loss areas and I have seen some scabs plus they do scratch. Another vet said it wasn't a fungus and wrote it off to age. She's now 7yrs old. and. We play alot but I do work. It is formulated to squirrel sized dosing, and is a 30 day supply for the pecan squares and 100 doses for the drops. I do not want to keep him, but I just hate to think that he may become fodder for predators as soon as I let him go. Thank you very much..That was all I needed to know.. well tomorrow is the big day for my squirrel(Fred). 37 terms. I was told do one thing at a time and have done the Bactrim/with anti fungal cream best I can after but am afraid to proceed further, in case this is normal? Is this mange? Hi Dawn, It's an immune system boosting herb. It sounds like Dermatophytosis to me. Only walnuts and avocado will due. He did take a little water from an eyedropper, and I just read your blog about the formula recipe, so I'm going to try that next. His calcium intake is just what he gets from the foods and rodent blocks in his diet. At first I wondered if it was lice, but it doesn't move at all, and my family and I would definitely have it if so. Males: Bright copper-orange on their back (although some males have a green back) and sides of their belly. He would terrified the first time you took him out. She licks off any ointment we apply over the area. Did you read the site? Hi Sherry! Also missing a lot of squirrels this past year, not sure if due to hawks or foxes o r coyotes. I can send pictures to an email to find out what she has and try to fix it. I buy a whole one and cut up in small pieces to freeze individually. Indeed, many of the 40 proposed Red subspecies are thought to actually be colour variants. Deborah. Many Thanks! Be sure to reference what you said here, because I get hundreds of advice mail each month! I would like to send a picture to you to get your thoughts. She would be willing to send some to you, because it would take weeks for me to get it to you. The blue dove soap wash worked and he's healthy and eating fine now! I love how so many people care about the squirrey's in the world!! It's very difficult to give advice over a Blog especially when I may need to send you attachments! When my first squirrel, Lucky, got it, I believe it was my fault because I violated one of the basic principles of being a Registered Nurse, "Always wash your hands between taking care of patients." I'd like to find something that the birds won't eat (we give them their own food), so that all the coconut oil is going into the squirrels. Would greatly appreciate any advice! If not, consult your Vet about other possible solutions. It is found in the U.S. state of California at elevations from 1,500 to 3,000 metres (4,900 to 9,800 ft). Squirrel mouths are very clean. (Monday.) One of three types of squirrels in Arizona, the Arizona gray squirrel lives in remote canyon bottoms and mountain ranges, between 5,000 and 6,000 feet in elevation, among deciduous forest habitats. It's highly unusual for a young squirrel to lose teeth. Vitamin D deficiency can cause itchy skin and hair loss. She was out in the rainy weather for at least an entire day until we found her. It's possible that the fur may be missing due to one of these squirrel arguments. I appreciate your help. Thanks so much. You can relax, your animals and birds cannot catch the Mange Mites that are on squirrels. Anyhow here are 3 links to photos i took through a window when I first noticed this sudden loss of fur yesterday. I thought maybe one of the many hawks or owls in the area might have grabbed them. Hi Bill I have contacted you before and bought some of your ivermectin paste for a squirrel with mange. We recently found this abandoned squirrel by its mother and it's very happy to be in our care (so it seems). It would take weeks for me to get it to you by mail, but, I know that the girl in Sri Lanka has a large amount of it and could probably get it to you sooner since she is just off the coast of India. Hi, Lyuda! The Southern Flying Squirrel is a small nocturnal species that is native to most of the eastern half of the United States. Hope I can help , only two shows up today from 9 . in his yard, brought me 2 very tiny red squirrels that he found laying on the ground about three days after he had cut the trees. Other than that,the only other thing would be to have it evaluated by a Veterinarian. Breaks my heart any suggestions would be appreciated. The Arizona gray squirrels range is restricted to parts of Arizona and New Mexico, perhaps crossing into Mexico. Hi I have a 8 month old southern flying squirrel, about a month ago he developed a bald-ish round spot above base of his tail, then baldish stripes up both sides, now its about halfway up his back. She recently has acquired a large open wound on her hind leg that she nonstop is digging at. LOL Are you referring to a product like "Frontline Plus" for dogs. They present an overall steely gray coloration with lighter fur on the undersides and a long, bushy, silvery-colored tail. If they are they same species then this would simply be called the Idaho ground squirrel. I love squirrels and enjoy watching the in my back yard. He has not seemed interested in solid food. Bill, Hi Riggs! Vole control Voles are generally pretty small. Bill, Bill, Then place the box in a quiet area like in a garage or enclosed porch. Please let me know your email I'd so that I can send you snaps. The only caution is, don't give it on a routine basis to treat for fleas and lice. I now feed the squirrels in my area healthy foods, especially during the winter, that I have learned about through Bill. Long ears Speckled breast Orange eyes. I won't be able to catch and administer meds to that number of animals. More than likely, it was looking to get an egg to nibble the shell for calcium. Squirrels have a very keen sense of smell and the bulk of their time during summer and fall is spent looking for food and keeping their Drays and dens fixed up for the coming winter. If you are able to get a picture send it to me at [email protected]. Hello! December 2019 Please help I love this little guy and have raised him since 2 days old. My wife and I were married in Greenfield and I went to college there. So it must be good, cold pressed coconut oil that is made from fresh coconut meat. If the cortizone cream doesn't help, I would try a little raw coconut oil on it. MaryLou Gray squirrels may also display variations from the typical color. Just wondering what it might have meant . I also add Avocado to this dietary regimen, because the Omega fats in avocado are great for a squirrel's skin and coat! I have read a bit on your site and on here and I think I know what issue we are facing and what to do, but I wanted to be sure and see if you would be on the same page. Lucky loves it because it gives off a little heat, so she will spend hours sleeping under it on cold winter days. I was bit and scratched hard (both punctured caused bleeding) by a female squirrel, that had bald scabed patches like the one in your picture. Burrows can be single tunnels or complex branching systems. Girls start wearing their rings early. I haven't seen her in a week and a half. Thanks, Bill, especially for the encouraging words about returning him to the big outdoors. I keep cleaning it daily with watered down peroxide but his cage looks like a murder scene. Overall length is 16 to 20 inches, and average weight is 1.5 pounds. Hi, Dianne, I started feeding oil rich Avocado to my captive squirrel every day, starting in August. lol. Their small stature, nonaggressive nature, and rear-facing fangs do not pose much threat to the humans. No dogs in my yard. White is a 3-star WR in the class of 2022 that is currently (for now) committed to Tennessee. They bite each others ears all the time. You can get it at any Health Food Store or on our Squirrel Mall on our website. I noticed she is missing a couple very small patches of fur and I know it's from the lack of light because she gets plenty of calcium sprinkled on her food plus a nut square everyday. Then again, maybe your boy was thinking about what "getting fixed" would entail! This is my 3rd go round on raining orphaned squirrels. The shoulders, neck and sides are a lighter gray. Hi - My favorite squirrel (twofer - she always wants two) had bad mange. I look at the one without his hair and my heart just breaks, he looks awful and he must be very sick. One of the first is to the hair follicles so hair growth ceases. I got him bigger cage a few months back. My theory was that she would get a whiff of a turned-on male, and that would instantly send her in to a mating chase mode. The latest squirrel I'm worrying about. If it is Mange, you will see hair starting to grow back in a week or two. ( both of them.) Thanks for writing! Bill, Hi Bill, I have a hairless squirrel at my work window that I feed daily. There has been a bit of bleeding, so I cleaned the area off with some warm water, and applied a small amount of neosporin to the area. 6years ago a neighbor that was cutting trees I I call it that because it has no tail at all and honestly hops around like a bunny. Recently my father sent me photos of her saying she's lost some of her hair and if he should be concerned (I moved to Japan so I'm not there unfortunately). The Colloidal Silver is interesting. The Alaska marmot is a large, ground-dwelling rodent. Also, is there anything I can do to help her not be so itchy? One of my local squirrels has obvious neurological problems with balance. They all have short fur and small rounded ears. The older our blind squirrel got, the thinner her hair became. If you have 8 squirrels, do about 10 nut meats with Ivermectin. She did have a litter this spring which weakened her. A few squirrels more severe patches of fur loss with redness to their skin from all the scratching. Hi, Rod! We are buying a large ferret cage to nurse him back to health and let him go. will keep it up and see. I hte to frighten wild animal, but hes suffering and will die if he doesnt get the meds. Friday i got a baby robin and put it in squirrels old smaller cage. I also noticed she was scratching like crazy. My goal is to help her not hurt her of course. I have a friend (state and Fed licensed) sending me Ivermectin (which my other friend says is very dangerous) and another one sending me Terbinafine. A tree squirrel is larger, has a longer tail and no stripes. For two months he spent almost all day of every day in my sports bra. Will the coconut oil you mentioned for topical use work to help him stop itching and if so how do i go about applying. My mother is an avid birdwatcher and has feeders in her yard. Hey Bill, I need to know what brand of grow light to use. I wish you could feel the fur of my resident girl squirrel, Lucky. But would like to know if this MBD And what can i do to close his wound, or hasten the process? They have a short, stout body, a hairy tail, more rounded head, and smaller ears than a standard mouse. Both have been found to be anti-fungal. A snake that is black with a white band/ring around its neck is a ringneck snake (also known as a ring-necked snake or a Diadophis punctatus ). Hi William, I live in Ontario Canada and found a baby red squirrel last night. Have you tried treating it with Tolnaftate? I feed about 14 wild squirrels, and a few will eat out of my hand, a the majority will come within 3-5 feet to accept a tossed nut, but they get spooked if I stand and approach them with a nut. I know for sure "my" squirrel had given birth for when I first noticed the missing fur, when standing up to ask for food I noticed her nipples and realized she was feeding her babies. Not that we don't mind caring for them, but not legal to keep them as pets here and we have plenty on our hands to do beyond that. The Ratufinae Subfamily contains 4 different species of squirrels. Bill, Worried about a squirrel I have been amused with this past year when I believe she was a baby or shortly thereafter. Yes, pictures would help. I thank you in advance your opinion. Colloidal Silver can be kept at room temperature, It has a 3 month shelf life in the PET Plastic Bottle, but indefinitely, if you transfer it to a dark "glass" bottle. Hi Shirl! My guess on the lethargy that is made better by feeding, is that the squirrel is wore out from dealing with this condition. Hi Bill, Hello ! You certainly have an interesting and unfortunate set of symptoms you are presenting. Bill. So far, I've had several people who have had positive results in experimental trials of this herb called Dionaea Muscipula. A strong willed territorial squirrel can drive other squirrels out of territory they are claiming. Shirl. Odd that the patches of bald skin are all in the same general area though. I have two daughters and a granddaughter in Springfield. Smart little critters!) Hopefully, these suggestions will help calm you boy down. Blue Dawn will kill fleas and lice also. The breakdown to the species level happens by sorting the squirrels into Tribes and Genus and then finally into Species. It causes the hair to break off at the skin line and does itch a bit. Food is one thing they are insanely jealous of, and once they make the connection of the sound that you are making, with food being thrown in their direction, they will start congregating in the area and start competing for the tossed peanuts. Bill. Excessive salt intake will cause thinning of hair in squirrels. Could it be a bot fly infestation? One is developing sores. If your finger or hand is in the same location the nut was in when they made their move, they might accidentally bite you. I have been feeding my "Diggers" for years. The one thing that is universally characteristic in a starvation situation is that their hair quits growing and falls out. The two species can easily be mistaken for one another, but the western gray squirrel is differentiated by its steely gray coloration, slightly larger size, longer tail, and more prominent ears. Ditto on all the nice things you say about Billl!! Bill, Hi Bill, I live in Michigan and for years have had big, healthy squirrels at my bird feeders. Thank you in advanced. ( That's why they make pacifiers.) Now princess is sweet as can be loves to ride around in my bra. If not please any suggestions. Researchers have found that the colloidal silver will attack the cell membrane of their eggs that are laid under the skin. I wanted to give you a sneak peek of what will be available soon for stubborn conditions:http://www.squirrelnutrition.com/squirrels-with-severe-health-issues.html It is one of three different types of squirrels in Florida, one of four types of squirrels in Indiana, and it covers a vast area from southern Canada to northern Mexico. If you know any stores that sell horse products, you can usually find a syringe of Ivermectin paste wherever they sell supplies for horses. After many long days and nights I was blessed with a healthy little girl. I did not see any open, red or infected wounds on here, but her skin was rough and dry and wrinkly looking. Their opinion was that it would just make him want to be free that much worse and cause stress. Is this maybe a hormonal issue at this age? Could you advise on how to proceed? Black snake white ring around neck? Hi, Dave! December 2016 I would give the squirrel a bath in Blue Dawn dishwashing liquid. The answer is that you will be temporarily reducing the number of fleas and lice they always carry. This is the 1st time I've seen squirrels w/the hair loss issues. These squirrels are highly adapted to climbing and can be very fast. The number of 289 was derived from the list of species provided by the Animal Diversity Web (ADW) which is an online database of animal natural history, distribution, classification, and conservation biology at the University of Michigan (source). The Fox Squirrel, also known as the Eastern or Bryants Fox Squirrel, is the largest species of squirrel in North America. There is some debate about this species of squirrel that is found only in Idaho. Spread some on a couple of nut meats and feed it to him every day. I have checked him repeatedly for any bugs on him and nothing. I can't release him here and dont know anyone in the country to do it. I have had my baby since he was a few weeks old and he stays inside the house. Safe to say it is mange? So, if one squirrel has mange, it passes it on to others. I'm so proud and happy to say all the squirrels here have no hair loss after the worst winter in history recorded in New England! Kept her warm with clothes in a cardboard box. Bill. Hi Carrie! And, believe me, released squirrels, (especially females,) can be as sweet and fun as having them live in your house. They did have some fleas but a lil warm bath and some diatomaceous earth seemed to clear them up. 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